The UAE is forecasting rainfall of varying intensity on 2 and 3 May, although it is expected to be less severe than the weather experienced between on 16 April, as forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. To ensure public safety, authorities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah have mandated remote work for public sector employees and implemented remote learning for schools and nurseries.
Remote Working For Government Employees
The Fujairah Government has declared that remote work will be implemented today, Thursday, 2 May, for government employees in the Emirate, citing anticipated weather conditions. However, positions mandating on-site presence, as decided by each government department's relevant authority, are exempt from this directive, as stated in the announcement.
In Ajman, the local Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, has opted to implement remote work for Ajman government employees on Thursday, 2 May. This decision excludes positions requiring physical presence at the workplace, in response to anticipated weather conditions, aiming to safeguard public welfare.
The Dubai and Sharjah Governments declared remote work for all its employees on 2 and 3 May in light of anticipated weather conditions. In Dubai, this directive is for all government employees excluding those with on-site responsibilities.
Abu Dhabi has also initiated remote work for government entities today, Thursday, 2 May, except for roles necessitating physical presence at the workplace.
MoHRE Advised The Private Sector to Apply Remote Working Patterns
Following collaboration between the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and relevant authorities, private sector companies are urged to implement flexible and remote work arrangements to safeguard the well-being of their employees amid anticipated weather conditions.
“Vital jobs that require working at workplace premises and those of weather condition response teams are exempted from flexible and remote work,” MoHRE said in a statement.
“All private sector companies are required to comply with the instructions issued by the relevant local authorities pertaining to the weather conditions and their impact on business. We also call on the private sector to take caution and necessary occupational health and safety measures to maintain the safety of workers during weather fluctuations,” MoHRE added.
Remote Learning For Schools Implemented
Remote learning in schools across the UAE has been implemented until 3 May to ensure the safety of the staff, teachers and students.
NCEMA Elevates Readiness To Handle Weather Conditions
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has heightened the nation's readiness to tackle the ongoing weather conditions.
The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with NCEMA, opted to shut down roads to flood-prone regions and dams. They have advised the public to steer clear of these areas, follow safety guidelines, avoid mountainous and coastal regions, adhere to authority directives, avoid spreading rumours, and rely on official sources for updates.